Mead Paper Track #250 - Rating 8.7

Isn't this a beautiful picture?

Sure it is,and it's a great place to hunt,hike,camp,picnic,you name it it is one of my favorite areas within the Old Mead Paper properties,or tracks as they call it.This Public Wildlife area abounds with scenery,beauty and yes,deer,turkey,and squirrels,and many more.There is a cemetary just west of where I was standing when I took this picture last year right before the bow opener.

Track #250 is also one of the largest tracks Mead Paper used to own and operate.Now the property of Meadwestvco,it is still open to the public.Many ways to get there and alot of road to travel.So make sure you know the area,or request a map of the area.O.P.W. can provide detailed maps for donations just to remind ya.

I can not point out any one certain area on this track,all of it is prime land.Just behind me about 100 yds or so there's acres and acres of pines and woods,galore.Trails cover this place like viens in your going through the body.I have hunted this area with great results,and not alot of pressure from other hunters.That's probly due to the track being so big,and vast.Acres wise,I would say it has to be well over 10,000 acres easy.

I rate this area a 8.7,which is high,and I believe it to be one of the best Public Wildlife areas around.But it can be expensive,gas wise.You'll wanna make sure you have a full tank and maybe some extra on hand just in case.The closest town is MacAurther which is N.E. of where I am standing to take this picture.Rt 50,Rt 32,Rt 160,and Rt 324 all border this track.ALOT of side roads,and most if not all are gravel,dirt type.So Escorts,and Pintos beware !! lol!You may also want to pack a picnic lunch,or some chow,and take a lawn chair or something while your eating to soak in the beauty of this area.I promise it is well worth the trip.Even if if just go to enjoy the scenery.

I will tell you this,the locals around there like to ride their ATV's,and ATV's are Illegal on this property.I counted at least 14 different riders in 2 hours time all throughout the property.By the cemetary there is a road that a small vechicle could drive down,or ATV,and they do.The road goes straight down,a huge hill with twist and turns,to let you know,I saw no deer tracks or signs in this area as I did in the other areas of the track.WOODS are the best,and showed me alot of nice signs,as well as turkeys,ALOT of them,..I saw 20 birds at least just hangin' out in an open field just outside the woods like the one above.

I wish everyone luck in this area,and let me know how the experience was for you.I am sure,that not much negatives will come of this or your visit.And take family along,great place to have a rough picnic,or cold cut and pop picnic.Take some pictures and video's,this is not only for the hunter in us all,but rather the OUTDOOR's in us all to appreciate,and thank GOD for such a Beautiful and wonderful place to visit,and hunt.Below is a sample aerial photo of the track.